MARCH 4, 2021
Crafts, trivia and contests were all part of the fun last weekend on campus. See the "Student Life" album for photos.
See You at Tonight's Webinar
We hope you can join us for tonight’s webinar at 7:15 p.m. EST regarding details and plans for the remainder of the school year. Click to join via Zoom. Can’t make it? The call will be recorded and posted to the Parent Resources page of our website tomorrow. 
Midterm Reports
Spring Midterm Progress Reports will be accessible for parent/guardian viewing in OnBrooks after noon on March 11. Please be in touch with Lisa Saunders for questions.
COVID Testing Dates/Information
Three initial COVID tests will be required and conducted on campus for all students who will be in-person during the spring. The third test will be administered once all boarding students return to campus. A testing schedule/sign-up for the first two tests is available by clicking on the links below and is accessible, along with other important details, on our COVID-19 Updates page.
 
Please note: If you tested positive for COVID after Jan. 5, 2021, you do not need to schedule yourself for the intake testing on March 28 or 31.

Please sign up for both tests: 
Initial Test: Sunday, March 28 between 12 - 5 p.m. EST
Second Test: Wednesday, March 31 between 3 - 7 p.m. EST
Third Test: Monday, April 5 (boarding students will be scheduled by dorm; commuting students should come between 3-6 p.m. EST) 
Sixth-Form Parents: Request for Photos
Thinking ahead to graduation, we're starting preparations to highlight the class of 2021 on social media as we did in the Instagram class of 2020 series last year (click a student name to see their slide). To do this, we need your help: During Spring Break, would you take a moment to photograph your child and email the image(s) that your family would like us to try to use in the series this spring to Nicole Jackson? Please orient the image vertically, if possible take the photo outside in sunlight, and select "actual size" when sharing via email. Thank you!
Brooks Together is Underway
What a kick-off! Last Thursday we launched the Brooks Together drive on our Giving Day, and we are off to an amazing start! Brooks families stepped up with early donations and exceeded the $25,000 Brooks Together Challenge, raising over $168,000 for the school. Thank you to every parent who made a donation on Giving Day. You are making a difference for all of our students and faculty. Special thanks to parents Bill Townsend P’23 and David Spector P’23 for their generous challenge that inspired so many people to make their gift.

Over the next few weeks members of the volunteer team will be reaching out to encourage your participation in our Brooks Together drive. This year, Brooks Together runs from February 25 through April 22. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Annual Fund and Donor Relations Mary Merrill.
Spring Schedule
As we head into the final stretch of the academic year, please note there have been some adjustments to the daily schedule. For all details and a visual layout, click here, noting the revisions in the bottom paragraph of the first page. 
"The Show Must Go On," Tomorrow Night!
The Brooks Arts Department is thrilled to present COVID Cabaret! As the saying goes, "The Show Must Go On." In light of a postponed musical, eight students came together to devise a virtual production that sheds some light on their current feelings and hopes for the future. Reserve your virtual ticket to watch the show with us on March 5 at 7 p.m. EST.
Summer Session
Are you hoping to find an educational opportunity for your child while connecting with fellow Brooks students? Brooks Summer Session is taught by Brooks teachers for Brooks students to earn Brooks credit. Registration just opened; click to get all Summer Session details and view the flyer.
Local Lifeguard Training Opportunity
The Andover/North Andover YMCA is running a lifeguard class specifically catered towards participants who attend private school and have a non-traditional Spring Break. They are observing all CDC, Y-USA and local board of health COVID standards and will be running a hybrid in-person and Zoom schedule. Click for details about the Become a Certified Lifeguard program. 

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